Glossary

Detonation

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Explosion propagating at supersonic velocity and characterized by a shock wave.

PROTEGO® deflagration to detonation

Flame arrester Device fitted to the opening of an enclosure, or to the connecting pipe work of a system of enclosures, and whose intended function is to allow flow but prevent the transmission of a flame. Source: EN 13237 - 3.8

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